Stern drive and outboard locks

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a locking device for securing outboard motors and stem drives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on the stem of a boat, and construction equipment on a plurality of studs inset in concrete or other media and other items which can be mounted. The invention is comprised of a 304 work hardened stainless steel body which has two blind holes connected by a slot. In one blind hole, a keyed lock assembly is fitted. The keyed lock deploys a catch which engages a groove in a stainless steel lock pin. The lock pin can be attached to items having protruding studs or other protuberances.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of ProvisionalApplication Serial No. 60/155,576 Filed Sep. 24, 1999 and U.S. Pat. No.6,176,661 B1 issued Jan. 23, 2001 and non-provisional patent applicationSer. No. 09/626,220 filed Jul. 26, 2000.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] This invention relates generally to locking devices and moreparticularly to a locking system for securing outboard motors, stemdrives, construction equipment, building equipment, trucking equipment,trailers, motor cycles, personal water craft, or commercial andresidential premises against theft or intrusion.

[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0005] Traditionally and historically, padlocks with a sliding staplehave been used to secure every imaginable item of property its ownerconsidered valuable. The ubiquitous padlock is so familiar that itsprofile alone has come to signify the term “lock” as a symbol. Padlocksare made in uncountable variations, sizes, styles and materials and toan extent, represent the ‘state-of-the-art’. Common as they are anduseful as they are, padlocks do not solve every situation requiring alock and do not provide adequate protection from thieves skilled in theart of lock picking, or armed with bolt cutters. Part of the inherentweakness in these locks is the accessibility of the lock mechanism whichis prone to removal by drilling, and the sliding staple which is exposedand conveniently held in position to allow cutters to be used. Whereasbank vaults, safes and lockbox mechanisms are often equipped withshields or other devices which cover the means for their removal,conventional locks do not have such features.

[0006] The instant invention lock system in each of its embodiments,seeks to address the inherent weaknesses in conventional locks byproviding a number of features to make the locks widely adaptable toexisting applications and to broaden those applications into areashitherto beyond the scope of traditional locking methods. At the sametime, providing locks which are innately more secure due to featureswhich protect the method for their own removal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] It is therefore an object of the invention in each of itsembodiments to provide a lock employing a stud or pin, threaded orunthreaded, internally or externally to which other objects which needto be locked can be attached and the stud or pin thereafter to besecured within a lock body.

[0008] It is a further object of the invention to construct the lockbodies and the pins or studs from suitably tough materials such as 304stainless steel or other such materials suitable for each application.

[0009] A still further object of the invention is to provide in one ofits embodiments, a lock which can be fitted to a jet ski personal watercraft either before or after its manufacture, to facilitate locking thecraft to a mooring or docking site with a cable/lock pin combinationthat is cosmetically appealing, effective and highly resistant toillicit removal.

[0010] A still further object of the invention is to provide in one ofits embodiments, a lock which can be fitted to a boat or other trailerbefore or after its manufacture, to facilitate locking the trailer witha cable/lock pin combination that is cosmetically appealing, effectiveand highly resistant to illicit removal and prevents the trailer'sremoval while it is deployed.

[0011] It is a further object of the instant invention to provide theboat owner, homeowner, trucker, construction company for example with ameans of securing an out board motor, stern drive, propeller, truckingcontainer or perimeter gate for example, using a unique combination ofsimple components which, when used together provide a secure andtamper-proof attachment means.

[0012] It is a further object of the invention to provide a lock with ahidden internal moving cam system activated by a tumbler lock (which isrevolved continuously around a 360 degree axis much the same as aratchet wrench tightens a bolt) with the cam coming to rest in anannular recessed groove in the locking stud or pin thus preventing theseparation of the stud or pin and the lock body.

[0013] It is a further object of the invention to provide a lock with anexternal moving cam system activated by a tumbler lock with the camcoming to rest in an annular recessed groove in the locking stud or pinthus preventing the separation of the stud or pin and the lock body.

[0014] The instant invention once assembled and installed, can only beremoved with the correct key or by destroying the lock with appropriateshop tools, such as, for example, a diamond edged saw. By reason of itsconstruction from 304 work-hardened stainless, and the fact that over1.25 inches of the steel must be cut to effect its removal without a keyand that the removal must be done using special mechanized cuttingtools, the time thus involved is sufficient to deter a thief.

[0015] The instant invention in its cabled embodiments uses the same 304stainless for its main components and very hard “kryptonite” flexiblecable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016]FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view, partially in section of afirst embodiment of the present invention as described herein.

[0017]FIG. 2 is a side elevation partially in section of the firstembodiment of the present invention

[0018]FIG. 2a is a top/side elevation of a sliding locking cam componentof the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0019]FIG. 2b is a side elevation partially in section of the slidinglocking cam of the first embodiment of the present invention depictingsaid sliding locking cam in both its locked and unlocked positions.

[0020]FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of asecond embodiment of the present invention.

[0021]FIG. 4 is a side elevation partially in section of the secondembodiment of the present invention.

[0022]FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of athird embodiment of the present invention.

[0023]FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of afourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0024]FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of afifth embodiment of the present invention

[0025]FIG. 8 is a side view partially in section of the sixth embodimentof the present invention showing an external cam locking mechanism in apre-deployment position

[0026]FIG. 9 is a side view partially in section of the sixth embodimentof the present invention showing an external cam locking mechanism in adeployed position.

[0027]FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of aseventh embodiment of the present invention

[0028]FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view partially in section of aneighth embodiment of the present invention

[0029]FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the eighth embodimentof the present invention.

[0030]FIG. 13 is an exploded side view partially in section of a ninthembodiment of the present invention

[0031]FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a tenth embodiment ofthe present invention

[0032]FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of and eleventh embodimentof the present invention

DESCRIPTION OF A FIRST EMBODIMENT

[0033] Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals designatelike and corresponding parts throughout the several views, numerals 100,101, 102 and 103 refer to a locking pin (100), the key common componentof each of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Referring now to FIG. 1 screw pin 24 attaches to thread 25 oflocking pin 100 which is tightened in place using square section 103.Chamfer 102 facilitates entry of locking pin 100 into chamber 23 of body27. When offered up to body 27, pin 100 aligns annular slot 101 beneathhole 22. In this position, sliding pin 17 can engage annular slot 101.Sliding pin 17 is held in an un-deployed position by flexible bumpersupport 18 until it is slideably pressed into an engaged position bytapered actuator 16. Actuator 16 is internally threaded 16 b and engagesthread 14 of bolt 13. Thread 14 enters through chamber 19 and protrudesthrough hole 27 a. Once engaged with thread 16 a of actuator 16, stopface 27 b prevents the actuator 16/thread 14 assembly from being removedfrom chambers 19 and 20 respectively. Initial assembly of actuator andthread 14 is effected by access through the end of chamber 20 prior toits sealing by pressed fit seal 27 c. Carbide washer 15 is interposedbetween lock assembly 11 and face 13 to prevent the removal of the lockassembly by drilling.

[0035] In operation, bolt 24 is used to secure objects to be lockedwhich are then attached to locking pin 100 as described above. Lockingpin 100 is positioned within body 27 so as to align annular groove 101beneath hole 22. Key 12 is used to turn wafer lock 11 (which permitscontinuous circular turns) hexagonal head 11 a engages female hexagonalslot 11 b and transmits the turning motion of key 12 to thread 14causing actuator 16 to slide closer to stop 27 b. This sliding motioncauses the tapered lower surface (FIG. 2, 2b) of actuator 16 to beforced against the top of sliding pin 17 forcing it down into slot 21and hole 22 and compress ably against flexible bumper support 18. Inthis deployed position, sliding pin 17 now engages annular groove 101preventing the extraction of pin 100 from body 27 thus effectuating thelocking effect required.

[0036] Referring now to FIG. 2a in which the top and end views ofactuator 16 are seen, raised key section 16 a engages a longitudinalslot 27 b (FIG. 1) to prevent unwanted rotation of actuator while key 12is being turned.

[0037] Referring now to FIG. 3 and 4 in which the locking mechanism isidentical to that described above in FIGS. 1-2 b save for entry hole 33being perpendicularly positioned to the axis of lock body 37 instead ofparallel to it and for the lack of a flexible bumper. In thisembodiment, sliding key 36 b of actuator 36 engages annular groove 101in pin 100.

[0038] Referring now to FIG. 5 in which locking pin 100 and itscomponent parts as described in earlier embodiments enter body 47 viahole 43. wafer lock assembly 41 is offered up to chamber 40. Key 42turns so as to raise lock pin 41 a. Lock pin 41 a thus engages annulargroove of pin 100 thus effectuating the locking effect required.

[0039] Referring now to FIG. 6 in which locking pin 100 and itscomponent parts as described in earlier embodiments enter body 50 viahole 53. wafer lock assembly 41 is offered up to chamber 51. Key 42turns so as to raise lock pin 41 a. Lock pin 41 a thus engages annulargroove of pin 100 thus effectuating the locking effect required.

[0040] Referring now to FIG. 7, 8, 9 in which locking pin 100 and itscomponent parts as described in earlier embodiments enter body 67through hole 63. The key/wafer lock assembly is as described in FIG. 1(Carbide washer 15 is interposed between lock assembly 11 and face 13 toprevent the removal of the lock assembly by drilling.) In thisembodiment, thread 14 engages internal thread 14 a inside external cam65. When key 12 is turned, thread 14 pulls cam 65 into body 67 and space64 such that sliding pin 66 engages annular slot 101 in locking pin 100thus effectuating the locking effect required.

[0041] Referring now to FIG. 10 which acts similarly to a conventionalpadlock having a sliding staple 76 with internally threaded boss 74. Thekey/wafer lock assembly is as described in FIG. 1 (Carbide washer 15 isinterposed between lock assembly 11 and face 13 to prevent the removalof the lock assembly by drilling.) In this embodiment, thread 14 engagesinternal thread 75 inside internally threaded boss 74. When key 12 isturned, thread 14 pulls internally threaded boss 74 into body 77 thuseffectuating the locking effect required. In its construction, FIG. 10comprises body 77 and insert 71 a double chambered (70, 72) componentmachined longitudinally and then split diametrically to permit thefitting of boss 74 into chamber 72. The insert 71 is thereafter pressedpermanently in place. Carbide washer 15 is interposed between lockassembly 11 and face 13 to prevent the removal of the lock assembly bydrilling

[0042] Referring now to FIG. 11 in which body 80 is comprised of twointerlocking parts, 80 and 81. Interlocking components 82 and 83 permitthe separation of 80 and 81 ( FIG. 12) The key/wafer lock assembly is asdescribed in FIG. 1 (Carbide washer 15 is interposed between lockassembly 11 and face 13 to prevent the removal of the lock assembly bydrilling.)

[0043] Upper and lower body parts 80 and 81 are effectively a clampfixed at one end by interlocking parts 82 and 83 and locked and unlockedby the key/wafer lock assembly. (Carbide washer 15 is interposed betweenlock assembly 11 and face 13 to prevent the removal of the lock assemblyby drilling) In operation, 80 and 81 can be hinged apart to permit anitem to be locked, an automobile steering wheel for example, to beoffered up to opening 85. Body parts 80 and 81 can thereafter closetogether around the component to be locked whereupon the key/ wafer lockassembly is inserted into access hole 86 and threaded hole 87 andtightened. Flexible cable 89 is secured within upper body 80 by collar84 and head 89 a. Cable 89 is permanently and securely mounted withinthe vehicle by attachment to the floor or other convenient location.

[0044] Referring now to FIG. 13, locking pin 100 and its components asdescribed above in other embodiments is held within body 90 by pin 91which is actuated and positioned by key and wafer lock assembly 92.Flexible hardened cable 96 is swaged 95 proximally into pin 100 andattached distally to spring 98 tensioned spool 97. Attachment means 99comprising one-way screws 112, 113 and plates 110 and 111 which sandwichbulkhead, hull, frame or other base 120 to permit lock body 90 and itscomponent parts to be securely attached. In operation, supposing that120 is a bulkhead of a water craft for example, key assembly 92 would beturned to release pin 91 from annular slot 101 such that pin 100 andthus cable 96 were able to be passed through aperture 114 out and arounda fixed mooring (not shown) and back into body 90 whereupon pin 91 couldbe re-deployed to secure pin 100 and cable 96 in place within the bodyof the craft. Spool 97 would serve the dual functions of acting totension cable 96 and to secure cable at its distal end againstunauthorized removal thus effectuating the locking effect required. Thisembodiment of the present invention lends itself to broaddiversification whereby any suitable bulkhead or frame could serve asthe base for the lock/cable combination.

[0045] Referring now to FIG. 14 in which lock pin 100 and its componentparts as described above is threaded onto hooked rod 126 at thread 126a. Hooked rod 126 loops up and around outboard motor mounting arm 125and abuts plate 115 (through which 125 passes). Slotted end 123 ofmounting arm 125 is offered up to slot 124 in lock body 121 and lock pin100 is offered up into hole 128 where it is locked in place by lock pin122 b. Lock pin 122 is activated by turning key 12 as described in theearlier embodiments. Once locked in place, hooked rod 126 cannot belongitudinally removed as it is retained at its proximal end by lockbody 121 and at its distal end by plate 115 and cannot be rotationallyremoved because hooked rod 126 interferes with plate 115 and cannot befully rotated. (Alternatively, mounting arm 125 can be constructed witha threaded end at 123 which threads into lock body 121 at hole 127instead of into slot 124)

[0046] Referring now to FIG. 15 in which lock body 131 and waferlock/key assembly 41 as described in earlier embodiments attachesdistally to rod 134. Rod 134 passes through outboard motor or sterndrive lock nuts 133 and is retained proximally by head 135 and distallyby lock 130. Sleeve 136 is rotatably attached along the longitudinalaxis of rod 134 during assembly prior to the fitting of a second locknut 133. Once both lock nuts 133 and lock 130 are in place, rod 134cannot be removed without releasing lock 130. As lock nuts 133 aresecured in place upon a stern drive or outboard motor mounting stud andby rod 134 as described, neither can be rotationally removed thuseffectuating the locking effect required. Stainless steel sleeve 136prevents the unauthorized removal of rod 134 by cutting as it spinsagainst any effort to cut it with a blade and so prevents its ownremoval.

What is claimed is:
 1. A locking device for securing outboard motors andstern drives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on the sterm of aboat, and construction equipment on a plurality of exposed studs insetin concrete and other items which can be mounted with exposed studs,shafts or other protuberances upon which said locking device can bemounted, said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nut having ablind hole therein along a center line of said lock nut, parallel to acenter line drawn through said lock nut, a first end having a pluralityof flat surfaces for gripping and turning said lock nut, and a circulargroove formed around the periphery of said lock nut, a lock body havinga first end and a second end, said lock body having a first blind holeformed through said first end and a second blind hole formed from saidsecond end, below said first blind hole and a connecting slot formedbetween said first and second blind holes, a dividing partition locatedbetween a first section of said first blind hole and a second section ofsaid first blind hole, said partition having a connecting hole ofreduced diameter formed parallel to a center line drawn through saidfirst blind hole, a keyway formed parallel to a center line drawnthrough said first section of said blind hole, a lock assembly having alock catch slideably inserted through a flexibly collapsible supportmeans into said connecting slot, a slideably inserted compression meanswithin said first section of said first blind hole, said compressionmeans having a first end and a second end and a key protrusion from itsouter surface parallel to a center line drawn through said compressionmeans, and a threaded blind hole formed in the said first end of saidcompression means, and a tapered face along the lower edge parallel to acenter line drawn through said compression means, said tapered facehaving a first narrow surface and a second broad surface, an externallythreaded bolt having a first end and a second end and a femaleattachment means formed within said second end, a keyed lock assemblyhaving a first end and a second end, said first end having a maleattachment means and said second end having a key hole, a circularwasher interposed between said second end of said threaded bolt and saidfirst end of said keyed lock assembly, said washer being formed from ahard substance, whereby said externally threaded bolt protrudes throughsaid connecting hole between said first and said second blind holes andengages said internal thread inside said compression means, whereby saidkeyed lock assembly rotatably engages said threaded bolt and therebyslideably adjusts said compression means, said compression means havingengaged said keyway in said first blind hole, said compression meansbeing thereby prevented from rotating around said center line of saidcompression means, whereby said tapered surface on said compressionmeans is moved parallel to a center line drawn through said compressionmeans and said second blind hole, thereby forcing said lock catch downinto said connecting slot between said first and second blind holes, andwhereby said flexibly collapsible support means allows said lock catchto engage said circular groove and thereby grip said lock pin in alocked position.
 2. A locking device for securing outboard motors andstern drives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on the stern of aboat, and construction equipment on a plurality of exposed studs insetin concrete and other items which can be mounted with exposed studs,shafts and other protuberances upon which said locking device can bemounted, said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nut having ablind hole therein along a center line of said lock nut, parallel to acenter line drawn through said lock nut, a first end having a pluralityof flat surfaces for gripping and turning said lock nut, and a circulargroove formed around the periphery of said lock nut, a lock body havinga first end and a second end, and a first side face and a second sideface, said lock body having a first blind hole formed through said firstend and a second blind hole formed through said second end, below saidfirst blind hole, and a connecting slot keyway formed between said firstand second blind holes, a dividing partition located between a firstsection of said first blind hole and a second section of said firstblind hole, said partition having a connecting hole of reduced diameterformed parallel to a center line drawn through said first blind hole, ahole formed through said first side face, said hole exiting through saidsecond side face, said hole being formed with an axis perpendicular tothe axis of said first and second blind holes, and said holetangentially intersecting said connecting slot keyway, an engagementmeans having a first end and a second end, an upper surface and a lowersurface, a male key protrusion along said lower surface, said keyprotrusion having an axis parallel to a center line drawn through saidengagement means, said engagement means having a threaded hole formedtherein parallel to said center line, a keyed lock assembly having afirst end and a second end, said first end having a male attachmentmeans and said second end having a key hole, an externally threaded bolthaving a first end and a second end and a female attachment means formedwithin said second end, a circular washer interposed between said secondend of said threaded bolt and said first end of said keyed lockassembly, said washer being formed from a hard substance, whereby saidexternally threaded bolt protrudes through said connecting hole betweensaid first and said second blind holes and engages said internal threadinside said engagement means, whereby said keyed lock assembly rotatablyengages said threaded bolt and thereby slideably adjusts said engagementmeans said engagement means having engaged said keyway in said firstblind hole said engagement means being thereby prevented from rotatingaround said center line of said engagement means, and whereby saidengagement means engages said circular groove and thereby grip said lockpin in a locked position.
 3. A locking device for securing outboardmotors and stern drives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on thestern of a boat, and construction equipment on a plurality of exposedstuds inset in and other items which can be mounted with exposed studs,shafts and other protuberances upon which said locking device can bemounted, said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nut having ablind hole therein along a center line of said lock nut, parallel to acenter line drawn through said lock nut, a first end having a pluralityof flat surfaces for gripping and turning said lock nut, and a circulargroove formed around the periphery of said lock nut, a lock body havinga first end and a second end, and a first side face and a second sideface, said lock body having a first blind hole formed through said firstend and a second hole formed through from said first side face to saidsecond side face and perpendicular to a center line drawn through thecenter of said blind hole and below said first blind hole, and aconnecting hole formed between said first blind hole and said secondhole, a lock assembly having a lock catch, said lock assembly beinginserted into said first blind hole, and whereby said lock catch engagessaid circular groove in said lock pin and thereby grips said lock pin ina locked position,
 4. A locking device for securing outboard motors andstern drives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on the stern of aboat, and construction equipment on a plurality of exposed studs insetin concrete and other items which can be mounted with exposed studs,shafts or other protuberances upon which said locking device can bemounted, said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nut having ablind hole therein along a center line of said lock nut, parallel to acenter line drawn through said lock nut, a first end having a pluralityof flat surfaces for gripping and turning said lock nut, and a circulargroove formed around the periphery of said locknut, a lock body having afirst end and a second end, said lock body having a first blind holeformed through said first end and a second blind hole formed throughsaid second end, below said first blind hole, and having a connectinghole formed between said first and second blind holes, and a lockassembly having a lock catch, said lock assembly being inserted intosaid first blind hole, whereby said lock catch engages said circulargroove in said lock pin and thereby grips said lock pin in a lockedposition.
 5. A locking device for securing outboard motors and sterndrives mounted on a plurality of exposed studs on the stern of a boat,and construction equipment on a plurality of exposed studs inset in andother items which can be mounted with exposed studs, shafts and otherprotuberances upon which said locking device can be mounted, said deviceconsisting of: a stainless steel lock nut having a blind hole thereinalong a center line of said lock nut, parallel to a center line drawnthrough said lock nut, a first end having a plurality of flat surfacesfor gripping and turning said lock nut, and a circular groove formedaround the periphery of said lock nut, a lock body having a first endand a second end, and a first side face and a second side face, saidlock body having a first rectangular hole formed through said first end,and a second hole formed through said second end said first holeconnecting to said second hole, and a third hole formed entirely throughsaid body from said first side face to said second side faceperpendicular to a center line drawn through said first and second holesbelow said first hole, and having a connecting pin hole formed betweensaid first hole and said third hole, a lock pin assembly having arectangular body and a first end face and a second end face, said secondend face having a first threaded blind hole and a second unthreadedblind hole below said first blind hole, a lock pin irremovably pressedinto said second blind hole, said lock pin protruding beyond said secondend face, a keyed lock assembly having a first end and a second end,said first end having a male attachment means and said second end havinga key hole, an externally threaded bolt having a first end and a secondend and a female attachment means formed within said second end, acircular washer interposed between said second end of said threaded boltand said first end of said keyed lock assembly, said washer being formedfrom a hard substance such as carbide for example, whereby saidexternally threaded bolt protrudes through said connecting hole betweensaid first and said second holes and engages said internal thread insidesaid lock pin assembly, whereby said keyed lock assembly rotatablyengages said threaded bolt and thereby slideably adjusts said lock pinassembly, and whereby said lock pin assembly engages said circulargroove in said lock pin and thereby grips said lock pin in a lockedposition.
 6. A locking device for securing objects having staples, holesand other protuberances upon which said locking device can be mounted,said device consisting of: a stainless steel body having a first end anda second end, said lock body having a first blind hole formed throughsaid first end and a second blind hole formed through said second end,said second blind hole being below said first blind hole, a firstdividing partition located between a first section of said first blindhole and a second section of said first blind hole, and a seconddividing partition located between said second section of said firstblind hole and said second end of said stainless steel body, said firstand second partitions having a connecting hole of reduced diameterformed parallel to a center line drawn through said first and secondblind holes, a curved “U” shaped staple, said staple having a distal endand a proximal end, said staple being rotatably and slideably attachedby its proximal end within said second chamber of said second blindhole, said distal end of said staple being of such dimension as toslideably enter said first blind hole, said distal end having anenlarged diameter boss and an internal thread formed within said boss, akeyed lock assembly having a first end and a second end, said first endhaving a male attachment means and said second end having a key hole, anexternally threaded bolt having a first end and a second end and afemale attachment means formed within said second end, a circular washerinterposed between said second end of said threaded bolt and said firstend of said keyed lock assembly, said washer being formed from a hardsubstance, whereby said externally threaded bolt protrudes through saidconnecting hole between said first and said second holes and engagessaid internal thread inside said boss, and whereby said keyed lockassembly rotatably engages said threaded bolt and thereby slideablyadjusts said staple until said distal end of said staple engages saidfirst blind hole and thereby grips said staple in a locked position. 7.A locking device for securing objects having a circular form such as anautomobile steering wheel, upon which said locking device can bemounted, said device consisting of: a stainless steel body having a topsection and a bottom section, said top section having a first end and asecond end and a first side face and a second side face, said bottomsection having a first end and a second end a first side face and asecond side face, said top section having a top surface and a bottomsurface said bottom section having top surface and a bottom surface,said top section and said bottom sections being detachably interlocked,a blind countersunk partly threaded hole formed within said top surfaceof said top section said hole extending partially into said bottomsection, a common hole formed through said first side faces of said topsection and said bottom section, said hole being bisected by aseparation line comprising said bottom surface of said top section andsaid top surface of said bottom section, a blind hole formed throughsaid first end of said top section, a flexible cable having a distal endand a proximal end and a particular resilience to cutting, said proximalcable end being irremovably swaged within said blind hole, a keyed lockassembly having a first end and a second end, said first end having amale attachment means and said second end having a key hole, anexternally threaded bolt having a first end and a second end and afemale attachment means formed within said second end, a circular washerinterposed between said second end of said threaded bolt and said firstend of said keyed lock assembly, said washer being formed from a hardsubstance, whereby said externally threaded bolt protrudes through saidtop section into said blind hole and engages said internal thread insidesaid bottom section, whereby said keyed lock assembly rotatably engagessaid threaded bolt locking said top section to said bottom section,thereby clamping said locking device to objects positioned within saidcommon hole, and said distal end of said flexible cable being elsewhereirremovably anchored, thereby affixing said locking device in a lockedposition.
 8. A locking device for securing water craft, trailers, motorcycles, construction equipment for example and other objects upon whichsaid locking device can be mounted, said device consisting of: astainless steel lock pin having a blind hole therein along a center lineof said lock pin, parallel to a center line drawn through said lock pin,parallel to a center line drawn through said lock pin, a first endhaving a circular groove formed around the periphery of said lock pin, aflexible cable having a distal end and a proximal end and a particularresilience to cutting, said proximal cable end being irremovably swagedwithin said blind hole, a spring tensioned spool having a first flatcircular form and a second flat circular form, and a central hub, saiddistal end of said flexible cable being irremovably anchored to saidcentral hub, and an attachment means whereby said locking device mountsin a desired location, and a lock body having a first end and a secondend, said lock body having a first blind hole formed through said firstend and a second blind hole formed from said second end below said firstblind hole and a connecting hole formed between said first blind holeand said second hole, and a lock assembly having a lock catch, said lockassembly being inserted into said second blind hole, whereby said lockcatch engages said circular groove in said lock pin attached to saidproximal end of said flexible cable and thereby grips said lock pin in alocked position.
 9. A locking device for securing outboard motors on thestern of a boat, said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nuthaving a threaded blind hole therein along a center line of said locknut, parallel to a center line drawn through said lock nut, a first endhaving a plurality of flat surfaces for gripping and turning said locknut, and a circular groove formed around the periphery of said lock nut,a rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end of saidrod having a threaded section, said threaded section having a threadpitch and diameter equivalent to said threaded blind hole in saidstainless steel lock nut, and said distal end having a first 90° angle,a second 90° angle, and a third 90° angle, said 90° angles formingthereby a “U” shape, said “U” shape having an axis perpendicular to acenter line drawn through said rod, and a lock body having a top faceand a bottom face, and a first side face and a second side face, and aproximal end face and a distal end face, said lock body having a firstblind hole formed in said top face and a second hole formed through saidfirst side face and said second side face below and intersecting saidfirst blind hole, and said second hole having an axis perpendicular to acenter line drawn through said first blind hole, a second blind holeformed in said first side face, said second blind hole having an axisparallel to a center line drawn through said second hole, an open endand a closed end, said closed end of said second blind hole having arectangular slit opening, said slit having an axis perpendicular to acenter line drawn through said second blind hole, said first blind holehaving a first end and a second end, and a first section and a secondsection and a dividing partition located between said first section ofsaid first blind hole and said second section of said first blind hole,and a second dividing partition located between said second section ofsaid first blind hole and said second end of said blind hole, said firstand said second partitions having a connecting hole of reduced diameterformed parallel to a center line drawn through said first and saidsecond blind holes, and a lock pin slideably contained within saidsecond section of said blind hole, said lock pin having a first end anda second end and a threaded blind hole therein along a center line ofsaid lock pin, parallel to a center line drawn through said lock pin,said lock pin having a pin protuberance at said second end, saidprotuberance protruding beyond said second end of said blind hole, akeyed lock assembly having a first end and a second end, said first endhaving a male attachment means and said second end having a key hole, anexternally threaded bolt having a first end and a second end and afemale attachment means formed within said second end, and a circularwasher interposed between said second end of said threaded bolt and saidfirst end of said keyed lock assembly, said washer being formed from ahard substance, and whereby said externally threaded bolt protrudesthrough said connecting hole between said first section and said secondsection of said blind hole holes and engages said internal thread insidesaid lock pin, whereby said keyed lock assembly rotatably engages saidthreaded bolt and thereby slideably adjusts said lock pin, whereby saidlock pin assembly engages said circular groove in said lock nut andthereby grips said lock nut in a locked position.
 10. 1. A lockingdevice for securing outboard motors and stern drives mounted on aplurality of exposed studs on the stern of a boat, and constructionequipment on a plurality of exposed studs inset in concrete and othermedia, and other items which can be mounted with exposed studs, shaftsor other protuberances upon which said locking device can be mounted,said device consisting of: a stainless steel lock nut, said lock nuthaving a threaded blind hole therein along a center line of said locknut, parallel to a center line drawn through said lock nut, a first endhaving a plurality of flat surfaces for gripping and turning said locknut, and a hole formed through said lock nut, said hole having an axisperpendicular to said threaded blind hole, a stainless steel shafthaving a first end and a second end, said second end having a circulargroove formed around the periphery of said shaft, said first end havinga boss of enlarged diameter, said shaft being slideably fitted to saidhole through said lock nut, a lock body having a first end and a secondend, said lock body having a first blind hole formed through said firstend and a second blind hole formed from second end, below said firstblind hole and a connecting slot formed between said first and secondblind holes, a lock assembly having a lock catch, said lock assemblybeing inserted into said second blind hole, and whereby said lock catchengages said circular groove in said shaft and thereby grips said shaftin a locked position.